Sam Stone
Staff Writer
Sam Stone reports on nearly everything for BA, including food culture, restaurant news, and sneaky cooking ideas that (hopefully) make your life easier. A Rhode Island native, he’s currently based in New York City where he can usually be found searching out the city’s best bakeries. Before BA, he spent years working in fine dining while also writing for several publications about food, queer culture, entertainment, and how they intersect. In his free time, Sam occasionally writes humor pieces like this one. samstone.nyc
The Best Anchovies You Can Buy in a Tin or a Jar
We tasted nine brands of tinned and jarred anchovies, including Cento, Fishwife, and Ortiz, to determine our favorites.
The Best Store-Bought Pie Crust Isn’t the One You Think
In a blind taste test, there was one clear winner.
How Servers Really Feel About the “No Tax on Tips” Law
Trump’s new No Tax on Tips legislation is sparking mixed feelings among servers and restaurant industry insiders.
The Best Graham Crackers for Pie Crusts, S’mores, and More
We tasted 11 grahams—from classics to gluten-free favorites—to find the best crackers for the whole family.
The Very Best Cookies You Can Order Directly to Your Door
I tasted 25 of them so you don’t have to.
Why Restaurant Workers Are Trading Late Nights for Morning Runs
Connection, community, and wellness are fueling a new tradition in the hospitality industry.
The 3 Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Creams: A Blind Taste Test
We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.
The Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
We Tasted 11 Sparkling Waters—These Are the Ones Worth Buying
We put nationally available brands of sparkling water through a blind taste test to find out.
We Gave 9 Tomato-Scented Candles the Smell Test—This One Was the Best
Tomato is the reigning It girl of scents.
This Is The Amaro I’ll Be Drinking All Summer Long
Matchbook Distilling puts fruit front and center.
The Best Frozen Burgers, According to Our Taste Test
We tried nine popular varieties, including Bubba, Philly Gourmet, and Wahlburgers.
This Austin Café Turned Me Into a Breakfast-for-Dessert Person
At Mercado Sin Nombre, heirloom masa transforms a nostalgic lunchbox dessert into so much more.
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.
The Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
We Created the World's Best Restaurant—For Just One Night
At an exclusive dinner inside the New York Public Library, Bon Appétit assembled some of the best chefs in the world for an unforgettable four-course meal.
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.
Which Canned Baked Beans Are Best?
We tried 9 top-rated brands, including Bush’s, Amy’s, and Heinz to find the best beans for your backyard barbecue.